1. enigma: (noun) definition: a puzzling or inexplicable
occurrence or situation;
a person of puzzling or
contradictory character;
a saying, question, or
picture containing a
hidden meaning or riddle.

2. enigma:
pronunciation:
uh-nig-muh

3. enigma bewilderment conundrum question parable problem puzzle riddle
Synonyms
bewilderment
conundrum
question
parable
problem
puzzle
riddle
mystery
paradox

4. enigma enigmatic (adjective) enigmatical (adjective)
RELATED FORMS:
enigmatic (adjective)
enigmatical (adjective)
enigmatically (adverb)

5. enigma
The shape of the world was an enigma that befuddled people for years.

6. enigmatical
Solving the enigmatical wooden puzzle kept me occupied for hours.

7. enigmatic
Gordian knots look different from each other, but they are all enigmatic and can only be solved by "cutting the Gordian knot."

8. enigmatic
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is well known for her enigmatic smile.

9. enigmatically
Amelia Earhart enigmatically disappeared during her around-the-world flight in 1937, causing much speculation about what happened to her.

10. enigmatic enigmatic; His two-sided personality is one minute,
he is sensitive
and sweet,
and the next
he is truculent.

11. enigmatic
Enter here!
Finding the way can be enigmatic.